Community Mobilization & Capacity Building
- What We Do
- Community Mobilization & Capacity Building
Community Mobilization & Capacity Building
FWA fosters community transformation through an inclusive model that empowers local communities, raises awareness, and influences policy change. By engaging local institutions, advocating for rights, and sensitizing government bodies, FWA strengthens community capacity, particularly in education and social inclusion.
Community Engagement & Empowerment
FWA has mobilized 1.5 million individuals to advocate for their rights, including the right to education. Key initiatives include:
• Establishment of 1 District Forum, 2 AACs, and 4 CAACs for stakeholder engagement.
• Formation of 18 village forums, ensuring inclusion of minorities and people with disabilities (PWDs).
• Training 647 village forum members and 668 AAWAZ Change Agents.
• Creation of 27 Mohallah Committees in 21 Union Councils.
• Provision of mental health and psychosocial support to 2,000 individuals.
• Advocacy by 150 community groups focused on girls’ education.
• Establishment of Special Interest Groups for minorities and PWDs at the district level.
Education and Capacity Building
FWA has placed a strong emphasis on training and capacity building to improve education:
• 6,600 community members trained
• 5,000 teachers trained on pedagogy
• 1,600 Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) members trained on roles and responsibilities
• More than 500 PTCs mobilized and trained, implementing school development plans
• Over 300 girls' circles established, focusing on life skills and health & hygiene
• 200 inter and intra-school competitions organized
• University students trained as girls’ youth ambassadors for community change
Through these targeted interventions, FWA is creating sustainable, community-driven change that strengthens education systems, promotes inclusion, and builds capacity at the grassroots level.
Impact and Outreach
FWA's efforts have significantly impacted communities through various outreach activities:
• 4,551 individuals benefited from Social Action Plans (SAPs)
• 4,758 cases referred to district departments, with 3,726 individuals receiving services
• 71,283 individuals provided with Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and advocacy materials
• Mobilization of 1,468 young volunteers to enroll 20,276 out-of-school children
• 2,000 individuals received mental health and psychosocial support
